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Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies

Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Joy

Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies are a delightful treat that offers a melt-in-your-mouth experience with rich flavors and nutty crunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • ½ cup Powdered Sugar Adds sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure for best flavor
  • 1 ¾ cups All-Purpose Flour Can be replaced with gluten-free flour
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt Balancing flavor
  • 1 cup Pecans Finely chopped
For Dusting
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For rolling

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream the butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
  2. Mix in the vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
  3. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
  4. Fold in the pecans until evenly distributed.
  5. Chill the dough for 20-30 minutes if too soft.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 13-15 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown.
  9. Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar to finish coating.
  10. Cool on a wire rack and possibly dust with sugar again before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or freeze for up to three months.

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